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if the passport was processed over fifteen years ago, a new passport is required, and children under the age of 16 must have both parents present when filling out the paperwork. The library is not able to perform passport renewals. The process fees are put forth by the Department of State and people have the option of applying for either a passport card or passport book.

When kids set up their lemonade stands in the summer to cater to thirsty passerbys, they are happy just to come home with a few dollars for their efforts. For six-year-old Sean Griffin and his four-year-old brother Kyle, three hours in the sun serving up ice-cold lemonade, netted them a total of $6,437. It was the second year in a row that the lemonade stand on Cartwright Blvd. in Massapequa Park was set up to benefit the ‘Answer the Call’ foundation, for the families of fallen policeman and firefighters. “My husband, who is an NYPD officer, came up with the idea of setting this whole thing up to help this nonprofit organization, which is instrumental to families of fallen police officers and firefighters,” said Debi Griffin, mother of Sean and Kyle. She said that the kids set up the stand in front of their grandparents house, right off of Sunrise Highway last Friday, and that people came from all over to donate to the cause. “The boys stand out there for three hours, serving up lemonade, and they get such a thrill seeing police officers, ambulance workers, and townspeople coming over to their little stand.” Lemonade wasn’t the only thing being served as customers were treated to special Answer the Call bracelets and tattoos as well as being able to participate in a raffle for Mets tickets. The Answer the Call organization was put together by former baseball great Rusty Staub to help families of fallen NYPD, FDNY and PAPD heroes killed in the line of duty. Staub, who died earlier this year, worked tirelessly to provide funds for widows, widowers, and the children of these fallen heroes. Griffin said that her husband came up with the idea for the lemonade stand after watching former NYPD sergeant Paul Tuozzolo’s funeral coverage on the news in 2016. “His family has two boys the same ages as our sons,

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Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. (2nd right) attended the Vietnam 50th Anniversary Medal Ceremony at the Field of Dreams in Massapequa on July 12th, 2018. Councilman Dunne was joined by Mike Nelson of Levittown (co-chair of Shootout for Soldiers), Dennis Dunne Jr., Joleene Fiske, Samantha Fiske, Jackson Fiske, Edward Fiske, and Dana Richards.

Local library to offer passport services BY GARY SIMEONE

Obtaining a passport can be a difficult process, and now the Levittown Library has made it easier for individuals who want to apply for the necessary permits to travel abroad. Beginning last Monday, the Library is offering passport services to people on an appointment-only basis. “We are the first library in Nassau County to provide this kind of service,” said Trina Reed, director

of the Levittown Public Library. “Our staff has been trained by the Department of State in the application process.” She said that the process is open to both adults and children, and that people must provide proof of citizenship for an application to be accepted. “If it’s your first time applying for a passport, the library staff will work with you to sort out the process and make it easier for you .” Some of the guidelines include

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Last chance to pay Town tax bill Town of Oyster Bay property owners who missed paying their 2018 General taxes by the August 10th deadline should know that they can still avoid additional interest and fees beyond the standard 2% late payment penalty, according to Tax Receiver Stefanich. Late payers should immediately contact the Receiver’s office at 6246400 if they did not receive a second notification with a delinquent tax bill. Payments postmarked after August 31st cannot be accepted since the collection warrant will have expired. Those payments must be sent to the Nassau County Treasurer at 1 West Street, Mineola, New York, 11501. Stefanich pointed out, “Failure to pay taxes before the collection warrant expires will result in a delinquent tax lien proceeding with the possibility

A worldly experience: Salk School students visit UN

of the lien being sold next February. Continued failure to pay all taxes levied against the property will result in your loss of the property”. In September, the Nassau County Treasurer will be mailing notices to all property owners with taxes in arrears. Receiver Stefanich advises homeowners who fall under those circumstances to contact the Nassau County Treasurer at 571-2090 to determine the amount in arrears. They may also visit the Treasurer’s office at 1 West Street, Mineola. Receiver Stefanich noted, “I want to make sure that property taxpayers in Oyster Bay do not jeopardize their home ownership because they were unaware of the consequences of not responding to notices from the Town or County”.

Jonas E. Salk Middle School students explored the United Nations headquarters in NYC on May 17th. Jonas E. Salk Middle School Spanish Club members and English as a New Language students had the unique opportunity to tour the United Nations headquarters in New York City on May 17th. Accompanied by library media specialist Kirsten Anderson, world language teacher Veronica Miller, and ESL teacher Lynn Ortega, the group arrived in Penn Station and were able to enjoy a few sights before heading over to the United Nations. They stopped at the lobby of the Empire State building and the New

York Public Library. Following their sightseeing, the students headed over to Grand Central Station and made their way over to the UN. Here, students learned about the history, purpose, and objectives of the United Nations. They also were able to see how the United Nations is structured, learn about the involvement of the member states, visit several of the meeting rooms, and view the artwork donated by various countries.

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Student innovators shine in new Robotics Camp

Incoming Jonas E. Salk Middle School eighth-grader Jeffrey Sharkey put his building skills to the test during VEX.

Incoming Division Avenue High School sophomore Molly Skillman (right) worked with incoming eighth-grader Katherine Chen (left) on her Edison Robot.

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Problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity are encompassed into one during the Levittown Public Schools’ brand new Middle School Robotics Camp at Wisdom Lane Middle School. Open to incoming sixth, seventh, and eighth-graders attending Jonas E. Salk Middle School and Wisdom Lane Middle School in the fall, the two-week summer enrichment program enables students to create their own working robots while learning to code. Campers rotate to different sessions throughout the day which include VEX and Edison Robotics. In VEX, students are transformed into innovators through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) building activities. Putting their problem-solving skills to the test, campers engage in an electronic learning project called “Catch the Bug,” create and design their own electric race car, and design, build, and code a VEX Robot. In Edison, the campers continue to learn about robotics and the coding that is involved through the Edison Robot. They build and write code for their robot, allowing it to complete a variety of tasks. The robot allows for three different progressive coding formats to meet the individual level of the user and functions include responding

to light and sound, line tracking and autonomous movement. At the conclusion of the program, the campers are able to take their robot kits home where they can continue to invent, build and program. “My favorite part about Robotics Camp is being able to build everything,” said incoming Jonas E. Salk Middle School sixth-grader Alyssa Wunsch. “I have a little robot at home, but I’ve never been able to do anything like this with it. I also learned that sometimes I can’t do all of it without help.” Sessions are taught by certified teachers from throughout the district and student volunteers from Division Avenue High School and MacArthur High School help assist with the program. They play a valuable role in working with the campers and rotate to the different sessions with them. With all their hard work, the students put in approximately 50 hours of community service through the program. In addition to the building and designing aspect of the program, campers also enjoy outdoor games on the back field where they can engage with their peers and embrace the warm weather.

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From left: Jonas E. Salk Middle School students Darien Martinez, Paul Kaplan, Declan Pen, and Aidan Prescott during Edison.

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Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: n

On Matson Road in Roosevelt, a victim reports that unknown subjects threw a brick through the window of her home sometime between 12am and 9:15am on July 23rd. n

At 8:52am on July 23rd, unknown subjects removed a hover board and a blender from the Walmart located on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. n

At Wendy’s on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead, two individuals were arrested at 1:45pm on July 23rd. A 21-year-old man from Roosevelt and a 20-year-old man from Hempstead were both charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

Just after midnight on July 24th, a 43-year-old man from Jamaica was arrested at the intersection of Cunningham Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

At the Nassau University Medical Center on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, a victim has reported that her medical stamp was removed at 3pm on July 24th. n

A 44-year-old man from Hicksville was arrested at Century 21 on Old Country Road in Westbury at 4:15pm on July 24th. He was charged with Shoplifting. n

At 5:38pm on July 24th, a 22-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at the corner of Chester Street and Oakley Street in Uniondale. n

At the parking lot of Applebees Restaurant on Corporate Drive in Westbury, a 41-year-old woman from Manhasset was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 9:35pm on July 24th. n

On Union Avenue in Westbury, a 25-year-old man from New Cassel was arrested at 12:15am on July 25th. He was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. n

On Dogwood Lane in Levittown, a victim has reported that unknown subjects broke the window of his vehicle while it was parked between 12 noon and 5:55pm on July 25th. n

At 6:10pm on July 25th, a 27-year-old man from Valley Stream was arrested on Langdon Street and Sherer Boulevard in Franklin Square. He was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.

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At the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Earle Ovington Boulevard in Uniondale, a 33-year-old man from Freeport was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 8:15pm on July 25th. n

On Park Boulevard in East Meadow, a 29-year-old man from Coram was arrested on July 27th at 2:25pm. He was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. n

At the parking lot of Dave & Buster’s on Old Country Road in Westbury, a victim has reported that his vehicle’s window had been smashed at 8:30pm on July 27th. The subjects also removed the victim’s personal property. n

At Target in Westbury, a 31-year-old woman from Brooklyn was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 10:20pm on July 27th. n

At the corner of Stewart Avenue and Merrick Avenue in Westbury, a 51-yearold man from Roosevelt was arrested on July 27th at 10:55pm. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center, standing) recently attended the North West Civic Association of Hicksville’s annual picnic. The North West Civic Association of Hicksville was founded in 1951 to unite the northwest section of Hicksville for mutual welfare as well as civic, social, and education advancements, and to work for the general betterment of the community. Supervisor Saladino congratulated the assembled members for helping maintain a strong sense of fellowship and civic pride within their community.

Jonas Salk Moving Up Ceremony

A gas can was stolen from a truck on Avoca Avenue in Bethpage at 6:30pm on July 28th. n

Three individuals, an 18-year-old woman from East Meadow, a 26-year-old man from Westbury and a 20-year-old woman from South Hempstead, were all arrested at 9:50pm on July 28th on Taylor Avenue in Westbury. All were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

A 23-year-old man from Shirley was arrested on Merrick Avenue in Westbury on July 28th at 11:54pm. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

At 2:05am on July 29th, a 48-year-old woman from Roosevelt was arrested on Post Avenue in Westbury. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Legislators Tom McKevitt and John Ferretti Jr. wishing the students at Jonas E. Salk Middle School all the best at their Moving Up Ceremony on Friday, June 8th, 2018 as they begin a new adventure in their life as they start high school in September. Pictured: Legislator Tom McKevitt, Nassau County Legislative Student Citizenship Award recipients Nicolas Del Grosso and Ryann Murphy, and Legislator John Ferretti Jr.

On Joyce Road in Plainview, a cell phone was stolen from an unlocked vehicle between 12:10am and 1:30pm on July 29th. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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As summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from jaunts to the beach to readying for a new school year. To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom, including shopping for new clothes, purchasing school supplies and finishing summer reading assignments. Another essential requirement parents must find time for is completing their children’s health screenings and immunizations so youngsters can return to school. Health screenings may include, but may not be limited to, routine physical exams, eye exams and dental cleanings. Each school district may have its own set of health requirements that must be met in order for children to attend school. Many schools require that children are up-to-date with all immunizations before they can begin a new school year. While the issue of vaccinations has inspired debate in recent years, parents should recognize that many schools will only exempt students from receiving certain vaccinations due to religious reasons. For a list of state vaccination requirements and possible exemptions for schools in the United States, visit www2a.cdc.gov/nip/ schoolsurv/schImmRqmt.asp. Students who have specific learning disabilities or medical conditions that require classroom modification should obtain recent documentation from any therapists or specialists prior to beginning a new

Schedule visits to the doctor, dentist and an eye doctor so your child is up-to-date upon the dawn of a new school year.

school year. Doing so facilitates the process of setting up procedures within the school while ensuring children have what they need to excel in the classroom. All parents may want to ask doctors to provide copies of medical and immunization records so that schools will have the most recent copies on file. Parents should schedule eye examinations well in advance of the first day of school so they have ample time to fill new prescriptions for youngsters before school begins. This ensures kids won’t be starting off on the wrong foot because of vision problems that could already have been addressed. Parents of adolescents or students on the verge of adolescence may want to address the subject of bodily changes before the school year begins anew. Address which changes can be expected, including the start of menstruation for girls. This will help children better understand what is happening when they witness changes in themselves and fellow classmates and give them a chance to receive accurate information rather than gossip from their peers. Keep in mind that health screenings conducted in advance of the school year may not preclude students from school-sponsored screenings. Schools may offer their own vision and hearing screenings and may take physical measurements to ensure students are growing on schedules in line with normal development.

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Summer Tutorial Program prepares students for September

Incoming East Broadway fifth-grader Edward Michalowski practiced his math skills with the computer program iReady. A number of elementary and middle school students in the Levittown Public Schools received a head start on the 2018-19 school year with the district’s four-week Summer Tutorial Program held at Levittown Memorial Education Center. The program, now in its 19th year, supports students entering grades 2-6 with math and reading review/remediation. Students attended one of two morning sessions, while supervisors and teachers

Kristy Quinlan and Janet Jakubowski were instrumental in implementing and overseeing the program this summer. The students received instruction in a small group setting from highly qualified tutors while engaging in a curriculum that included reading, writing and math activities. For the first time this year, students also utilized the computer-based iReady program for additional practice and assessments in both reading and math.

Tutor Deanna Marcellino (left) worked with incoming fifth-graders Leila Calixto (right) and Phi Bach (middle) on geometry word problems. Throughout the program, students were encouraged to independently read books and select from a variety of writing activities to culminate their reading. An incentive program was established to help motivate students to read as many books as possible throughout the program. The student who read the most books at the end of the program was awarded a gift card. Each student’s progress was moni-

tored by their tutors and supervisors throughout the program using the iReady program. “Students showed great strides in developing their academic abilities and confidence,” said Quinlan. “Overall, the students in the Summer Tutorial Program enjoyed interacting with their peers and tutor.”

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Blount Small Ship Adventures’ Grande Caribe Voyage to New England Islands

Continued from page D1 individually but woven together in one fantastic itinerary: Newport, New Bedford, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket - destinations that offer wonder and interest and importance to the discovery, exploration and development of America as the towns you visit along the Danube. The voyage proves ideal for accommodating people who have physical limitations (not recommended for wheelchair-bound, though), ideal for a three-generation reunion of 13 family members coming together from Dallas

and Nashville to share this Yankee adventure; ideal for a couple where one is blind; ideal for a daughter traveling with her mother who walks with a cane; ideal for me and my brother who also has somewhat limited mobility. Indeed, the passengers come from as far as California, and as close as Boston; one couple had taken Blount’s cruise to Guatemala and Belize, another is on their third New England Islands cruise with Blount. The Grande Caribe is very accommodating for people with somewhat limited mobility (there are

The 1812 privateer, Lynx, operated by the Lynx Educational Foundation, sails past Nantucket’s lighthouse © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

even stair lifts for those who cannot do stairs) – and an itinerary that gives maximum amount of time to enjoy each port with minimal hassle, while allowing for passengers to be as active or as sedentary as they liked. It is unpretentious and comfortable, having everything you would need. Each of the New England destinations in this itinerary is a jewel, but can only be visited in this compressed amount of time by cruiseship – cutting out the point-to-point driving (traffic!), ferries, parking, packing/repacking, checking in/out. Rather, every minute of this trip is part of our voyage, our vacation experience. Significantly, all the sights we visit – the grand mansions, museums, historical sites – are accommodating for people who have difficulty climbing steps. (I’m seeing many more people using hiking sticks in place of canes or walkers to get around.) We sail in before breakfast, and in each port but Nantucket (where we use a launch service), we are at a dock so we can come and go as we please all day long. We depart in the night, so we have a full day to explore. The cruise line offers various shore excursions (island tours and such offered at very reasonable cost), and on some itineraries, has bikes or kayaks to rent. Our strategy is to take an island tour, then visit a couple of attractions. When one of us has enough and wants to relax, it is easy to return to the ship while the other continues to explore. Because of bad storms at sea, Captain Patrick Moynihan makes a command

decision to change around the itinerary, which otherwise would have gone first to Nantucket, which is 30 miles out to sea where there are 10-foot swells. He warns that it is possible we won’t be able to visit Nantucket at all. But we hold out hope. No one second-guesses his decision when safety of the ship is concerned and sits in rapt attention during the safety video before we depart that shows us what would happen in an emergency. (Also, each day the ship is “sanitized” and there are hand-sanitizing stations as well.) In the end, we spend an extra full day in Martha’s Vineyard (sensational) and make it to Nantucket on our last full day, but bypass Block Island. Blount’s specially designed small ships make this itinerary possible; these ships are nimble, even have a patented bow ramp (this is used in places like Belize and Guatemala) and a retractable pilot house (so they can go under bridges on the Erie Canal), both inventions of Luther Blount, who founded the company and was one of the innovators of “small ship cruising” more than 50 years ago, and can come close to shore. Jumping from island to island, port to port, we experience these places as they were intended – the sea is what made these destinations and made them powerhouses in the national and global economy. Tiny Nantucket, with a population in the thousands, was known the world over (I love the wall showing distance markers to points around the world); New Bedford sent out hundreds

Taking the launch from Blount’s Grande Caribe anchored in Nantucket’s harbor © Sailing into Martha’s Vineyard © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

of whaling ships, half of all that sailed, and had 10,000 men at sea. We embark in Warren, Rhode Island, which is home base for Blount and where they have been building ships and ferries since 1947. With the change in itinerary because of the weather, our voyage starts in Bristol, then Newport, New Bedford, Martha’s Vineyard (2 days), Nantucket, before sailing back to Warren RI. I have visited all these places in the past, but on this trip, I see them from such a different perspective, it is as if seeing them for the first time. The days pass so pleasantly: there is an early bird breakfast put out at 6:30 am (coffee and freshly baked goods), breakfast at 8 am. Touring and exploring. Lunch at 12:30 pm (if you want to return to the ship). 5:30 cocktails (it’s BYOB except for welcome and farewell cocktail parties with an open bar and delicious hors d’oeurves); 6:30 dinner; then an evening activity at 8:30 pm– a movie, live performance (we had a trio on one night and a Martha’s Vineyard native, folksinger Mark Alan Lovewell, doing sea chanties before we came to Nantucket), and one night when we played a rollicking game of “LCR” (everyone puts up three $1 bills, rolls dice, and at the end, whoever still has a bill, wins the pot). To be candid, many of the large cruise ships have such busy schedules that it always seems you are rushing

here to there; but on this ship, it felt much more relaxed, not hurried, but with enough to do (or as little as you wanted) that it was never boring. There are always interesting conversations going on, I hardly have any time to read my book. (There is a ship’s library and board games available.). Some itineraries also have guest lecturers and some offer photography workshops. The food on board is excellent and the menus, which reflect the region and use locally sourced comestibles, feature New England classics: a lobster bake with clams & mussels was a definite highlight; New England clam chowder; lobster bisque). The baked goods including fresh breads and scones, are outstanding. Three meals are provided daily. There are beverages and snacks available all day. Dietary restrictions are accommodated. We are encouraged to Bring Your Own Beverages aboard which we can put in a cooler or at a bar, and each evening there is a 5:30 cocktail hour when all the fixings are provided (house wine and beer are provided at no charge at lunch and dinner), but there is also a welcome aboard and farewell cocktail party with an open bar and delectable hors d’oeurves. The ship is modest, unpretentious, but is very comfortable, very clean and well maintained (it was refurbished

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Blount’s Grande Caribe docked in New Bedford. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear. com in 2009), and has everything you need. There is a pleasant lounge ringed with windows; an expansive dining room (also with windows along the walls on both sides) an open sitting area (with fitness machines) on the back deck, and an open air top deck with lounge chairs and a canvas cover for rain and sun. There are four categories of smokefree cabins, all with individual climatecontrolled air-conditioning systems,

private bathroom and adequate storage. Our cabin (56B) on the upper deck literally down the hallway from the lounge, had a large picture window which we could open for fresh air; air conditioning which we could set; a toilet and sink in a cabinet and a separate shower, two outlets for plugging in. The Captain lets us know when See page D5

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Betty White turns 80, and other fascinating facts BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE The Associated Press reports that Betty White of “The Golden Girls” turned 96. It’s her 80th year in show business and on Aug. 21, a special TV program will show White at work, at home and with friends. Mireille Silcoff wrote that there are two kinds of old these days: The baby-boomer old, which include couples sky-diving for their 40th anniversary… and the old old, the nursing-home old. This includes the prunes-for-breakfast old and the “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up” old. Today we hear expressions like “Geezer Chic” and the “White phenomenon.” As we look forward to seeing, “Betty White: First Lady of Television,” let’s look back at her career.

Autobiography

In 2011, Betty White wrote her autobiography titled, “If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won’t).” On page 1, White says, “I can’t believe I’m getting old…However, if one is lucky enough to be blessed with good health, growing older shouldn’t be something to complain about…There is even a funny side to aging, if one has a warped sense of humor. If one has no sense of humor,

one is in trouble.”

Avid Animal Lover

White confessed [2014] that she’s a supporter of the Farm Animal Reform Movement and Friends of Animals group, as well as a Los Angeles Zoo board member. She has donated thousands of dollars to these causes. As an animal lover, she was horrified by the scene from “As Good As It Gets” where Jack Nicholson’s curmudgeonly anti-hero pitches a small dog down the trash chute of his apartment building.

Bond Girl

Rumor has it that Betty is reportedly set to play the Bond Girl in the next edition of “James Bond” franchise. She would be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig. IF it were so, she would be the oldest Bond girl ever. [In a Feb. 8, 2018 update, this story seems to be false. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called “We Want Betty White for Bond Girl.”]

Cheesecake fixes everything

It’s been said that over the course of the series, the Golden Girls ate more than 100 cheesecakes. Whenever one of the girls has a problem, they talk it over a whole cheesecake. And Rose has

been known to enjoy raw cookie dough. Haven’t we all?

I only go in the kitchen to feed my dog.”

Children

Betty explains that women who pair up with younger men are sometimes called “cougars.” She admits that all her life she preferred men older than she was. “Unfortunately, today I don’t think there IS anyone older than I am.”

Betty White had no children, but she is stepmother to Allen Ludden’s three children from his first marriage.

Commercials

White did a Snickers commercial to be run during the Super Bowl.

Controversial Topics

In “The Golden Girls” hit many controversial topics were addressed: AIDS, gay marriage, and teen pregnancy.

Conway, Tim

Betty says, “…I am such a pigeon for Tim Conway. I look at him and I can get hysterical. [In her autobiography] she writes: So Tim walks in, and he looks at Jeff [Witjas] and says, “Don’t get up,” and he looks at me without changing his inflection at all and says, “And I know you can’t.” Betty says that Tim Conway “is one of those people you have trouble making eye contact with for fear of cracking up.”

Cooking

White confesses that she’s not the homemaker type. “I’m not a big cook.

“Cougars”

Diet

Betty said [at age 74], “I don’t eat a proper diet. Lunch is usually a hot dog and French fries, or something equally devilish. Red whips are my curse.” Betty never paid much attention to fad diets. She said, “There was one where you ate nothing but grapefruit…I love grapefruit, but I also love other things. Things like vodka, which she drinks on the rocks with ”lots and lots of lemon.”

Dog

Betty White has a beloved labrador retriever named “Spinee.” The yellow lab recently (2018) underwent a risky procedure at the Washington Veterinary Hospital.

Facebook

In January 2010 there was a campaign on Facebook called “Betty White See page D7

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Is Social Security a Welfare Program? BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: Recently, I was listening to a radio program in which the host described Social Security as a welfare program. He said millions of people are getting benefits they never paid for and don’t deserve. I’d like to get your opinion on this. Is Social Security welfare? A: Well, I guess it all depends on how you define “welfare.” If you mean it in the narrow sense of someone getting free government benefits that they may never have paid for, then that certainly is not what Social Security is. But if you define “welfare” in broader terms as a government program designed to provide for the general good of its citizens, then I would definitely put Social Security in that category. After all, the word “social” in Social Security is there not just because it is alliterative and sounds good. From its very beginning in 1935, social goals were built into the program. For example, the Social Security benefit formula has always been skewed so that low-income workers get a better deal out of the program than their more highly paid counterparts. And that doesn’t mean higher benefits. A well-to-do person will always get much more in retirement benefits than a poorer retiree. But as a percentage of what they kicked into the system, the low-income person gets a more generous rate of return. In other words, raising the standard of living of lower-income retirees has always been a goal of Social Security. And it’s worked! The poverty rate among the elderly was pushing 60 percent when Social Security started. Today, it is less than 10 percent. Another social goal of Social Security has been to help keep families together after the breadwinner has died. And that’s why survivor benefits have been part of the program since its inception. For example, if a young husband and father dies, then his children will start getting monthly dependent child benefits on his record. And the mother may also get a monthly Social Security check if she is not working. I’m sure these are some of the people the radio host was referring to when he said, “Millions of people are getting benefits they never paid for and don’t deserve.” While it is true that the children, and possibly the wife, of the deceased father I mentioned in the prior paragraph didn’t pay for the survivor benefits they are receiving, the father certainly did. And only the most miserly and narrow-minded of government critics would say his widow and children don’t deserve the Social Security benefits they are receiving. There are also millions of elderly women who receive wife’s or widow’s benefits on a husband’s Social Security

account. Some of these women may never have worked outside the home and paid Social Security taxes. But once again, their husbands surely did. So are these women getting “welfare”? Well, in the broadest sense of that term, yes, they are. But in the narrow sense that they are getting something for nothing, they certainly are not getting welfare. I think a major reason many people think of Social Security benefits as “welfare” is because of confusion with the SSI program. Supplemental Security Income is indeed a welfare program that pays a small monthly stipend to the elderly poor and to poor people with disabilities. That program is managed by the Social Security Administration, but SSI payments are funded out of general tax revenues, not Social Security taxes. Still, most Americans don’t understand the distinction and they incorrectly think that SSI is just another Social Security welfare benefit. Q: I think we could save Social Security by getting rid of the welfare elements of the program. People getting real Social Security, like retirement benefits, are OK. But all those freeloaders getting disability and dependent’s benefits should be kicked off the program! A: To help illustrate how narrow-minded and wrong you are, let me give you some examples. Ann began working at age 21 and retired at age 62 and started collecting Social Security retirement benefits. So she paid into Social Security for 41 years. I take it this is what you call “real” Social Security, so she deserves her benefits. Frank also started working at age 21. But sadly, at age 59, he had severe heart problems and was forced to stop working. He applied for and started getting disability benefits when he was 60. He worked and paid Social Security taxes for 38 years. And yet you claim he is a freeloader who should be kicked off the system. Other than the fact that Ann worked until she retired and Frank was forced to stop working a few years prior to retirement, how are their cases different? What makes Ann’s benefits “real” and Frank’s benefits “welfare”? Here is a third example. Sam, like Frank and Ann, started working at age 21. He retired at age 66 and started getting Social Security. He died at age 80 and his widow, Sylvia, started getting an additional $200 per month in widow’s benefits added to her own retirement benefit. So you are saying that even though Sam worked and paid Social Security taxes for 45 years, the $200 per month that Sylvia now gets in widow’s benefits is “welfare.” I simply don’t follow your logic. Finally, let’s look at Barbara’s Social Security situation. She also started working at age 21. Tragically, she was

killed in a car accident when she was 50 years old. Her two minor children started getting survivor benefits on her account. Barbara paid Social Security taxes for 29 years. How can you call the survivor benefits her children get “welfare”? I can’t imagine any sensible person claiming that the benefits that Frank

or Sylvia or Barbara’s kids get are welfare. At least not in the sense that you view the term as a government freebie and giveaway. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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Vineyard, to Block Island, to Bristol, RI, to Newport and back to Warren – is completely revamped because of the 10 foot seas we would have to sail through to reach Nantucket. Instead, we sail from Warren RI to Bristol to Newport, New Bedford, Martha’s Vineyard (where we stay two full days instead of one), to Nantucket and back to Warren RI.

after a short sail we pull into Bristol, Rhode Island (coming this way, I didn’t recognize this town which is at the end of the East Bay Bike Path from Providence that I have biked several times in the past). Just across from where we dock, there is a fascinating boat museum, the Herreshoff Marine Museum and America’s Cup Hall of Fame. It is a shrine to yacht racing and where eight consecutive America’s Cup defenders were built.

An evenings entertainment aboard Blount’s Grande Caribe: Martha’s Vineyard native, folksinger Mark Alan Lovewell, plays a 164-year old concertina and sings sea chanties, “the work songs of the whalers.” Sailing into Bristol On Sunday, after departing Warren,

The museum houses dozens of sailing yachts, some that you can climb

aboard. A local on the dock walking his dogs tells me that this boatyard is where many of the America’s Cup sailboats were designed and built in the 1930s by John Brown Herreshoff, who was blind, but would create these models based on feel. According to the museum, “In 1878, John Brown Herreshoff, a blind boatbuilder from Bristol, Rhode Island, who had been in business since 1863, went into partnership with his younger brother, Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, a naval architect and steam engineer. “Between 1893 and 1914, for the defense of the America’s Cup, Captain Nat designed and built seven of the largest, most complex and powerful racing sloops the world has ever known. Of these, five were selected to sail as defenders, and all five were victorious. The firm also launched many hundreds of custom designs, both large and small, and a number of one-design classes (among them Herreshoff J12’1/2- and 15-Footers, S boats, and New York 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s) that have never been bettered for all-around sailing excitement and pleasure.” (http:// www.herreshoff.org) He also directs me to Linden Place Museum , an 1810 Federalstyle mansion with a stunning spiral staircase and Hollywood connections: stage and screen star Ethel Barrymore summered here (her movie memorabilia is on display), plus scenes from the 1974 version of “The Great Gatsby” were shot here, with the exterior used as Daisy Buchanan’s parents home. I walk into the town with the most marvelous

homes dating back to the early 1700s. There is also Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, located just outside of downtown, but I don’t make it that far when it starts to rain. I note the red-white-blue stripe down the center line of the main street: Bristol boasts the oldest Fourth of July celebration in the United States, held continuously since 1785, and it displays its patriotism year-round with the painted traffic lines, as well as flags and such on many of the houses. Luther’s Legacy The Blounts were in the oyster business for generations until the 1938 hurricane destroyed Rhode Island’s oyster beds. Luther Blount was in college at the time studying engineering, and realized he had to set a different course for his future. He moved back to Rhode Island, and promptly invented a way to steam clams that was so efficient, his brother Nelson’s company became the supplier for Campbell’s Soup’s Clam Chowder. By 1947, Luther had become the Vice President of E.B. Blount and Sons, and began building boats, beginning with an oyster boat. By 1964, he had built over 100 vessels (including Circle Line boats that take tourists around the Statue of Liberty, and the ferries that one of our passengers from Long Island uses for his Fire Island ferry business). He even had a few patents to his name — patents that would one day become the signature of Blount Cruise ships. Over the course of 20 years, Blount would personally sail the globe to the ships he built. In 1966, Luther decided

Captain Patrick Moynihan brings the Grande Caribe back to the Blount Small ship Adventures’ homeport in Warren, Rhode Island. Luther Blount invented A classic New England dinner of fresh lobster, clams and mussels © Karen Rubin/ a retractable pilot house so the ship could go under bridges © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com goingplacesfarandnear.com

that he wanted to show his friends and family the places he had been exploring and began building passenger boats. Soon he was offering these trips for others, coining the expression “small ship cruising”. “He created itineraries for explorers, for those who wanted to tread lightly, going beyond the usual tourist meccas finding experiences you can only have when you get to know a place through its people.” Meanwhile, Luther, who passed away in 2006, worked to bring the oysters back to Rhode Island, starting with Narragansett Bay. He donated to a local university, charging them with cultivating new oyster beds. He bought Prudence Island to be used as an oyster regeneration project funded by his foundation. Today, Luther’s daughter Nancy is at the helm as president of Blount

Small Ship Adventures; daughters Marcia and Julie are president and vice president of Blount Boats. The design of the Grande Caribe and its sister ship, Grande Mariner, enables Blount to bring travelers to places that larger ships simply cannot go. They explore remote islands and traverse scenic waterways like the Erie Canal and St. Lawrence Seaway. They dock where private yachts dock (in fact, our ship is about the same size as the more extravagant yachts). This style of cruising appeals to people who are curious, casual, adventurous, who appreciate the ship as transportation for the purpose of exploring destinations, learning about cultures and heritage and communities. The atmosphere is very casual, laidback, unpretentious, welcoming – as if you were sailing on a friend’s yacht. Interestingly, even though we visit

places that are literally overrun by tourists this season, we dock away from the crowds, and simply slip into the everyday pattern – hopping a local bus, for example at Vineyard Haven to Oak Bluffs or a local beach. The threegenerations family of 13 split off for different activities – cousins going one direction – pooling photos on an online album. Blount Small Ship Adventures offers overnight small ship cruises in the United States, Canada, Central America, Caribbean and Cuba, with itineraries ranging from 7 to 16 days. (View complete schedule on www. blountsmallshipadventures.com). Blount Small Ship Adventures, 461 Water Street, Warren, Rhode Island 02885, 800-556-7450 or 401-2470955, info@blountsmallshipadventures. com, www.blountsmallshipadventures. com.

Next: A Day in Newport See also: A Spectacle in Motion: Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is Once-in-aLifetime Must-See at New Bedford Whaling Museum

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Betty White turns 80, and other fascinating facts C ontinued from page D3 to Host SNL (Please). By March, almost half a million people had voted. “It was a terrifying proposition,” she wrote. White was forced to use cue cards, and make complete costume changes for each sketch, which must be done in one minute, 30 seconds. SNL brought her her 7th Emmy Award.

Golden Girls

White is perhaps best known for her role as the hapless Rose Nylund on “Golden Girls.” She is the only living “Golden Girl.” Estelle Getty died in 2008; Bea Arthur died in 2009; and Rue McClanahan died in 2010. White wrote, “I always thought I would be the one who would go—particularly with the Golden Girls, because I was the oldest…I’m the only one left and I’m still functioning. I think, How did that happen?”

Hoax

News of Betty White’s death spread quickly in July of 2018 causing concern among fans across the world. It was a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Facebook page attracted nearly one million of “likes.” Hundreds of fans immediately started writing messages of condolences. Twitterphere was frenzied over the death hoax.

Hollywood Wall of Fame

White and Allen Ludden have stars on the Hollywood Wall of Fame—sideby-side.

Honorary Mayor

In 1955, Betty was the honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California. Betty

Hot in Cleveland

played

the

wisecracking

caretaker, Elka Ostrovsky on “Hot in Cleveland.” At the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2011, she was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, and won! She writes, “When I picked up the SAG statue itself,…it felt like it weighed twenty-five pounds. All I could think about was that it was the heaviest award I’d ever held.” Betty also wrote that when her name was announced her first thought was, “They read the wrong name.”

Marriages

White was married three times: Dick Barker, Lane Allen, and Allen Ludden. She told Katie Couric [in 2018] that Ludden was “The love of my life.”

Miami

“The Golden Girls” shared a Miami home. The layout of the home changed, but there were always great jokes, great friends, a spacious lanai, and cheesecake in the refrigerator.

Net Worth

[as of 2017], White has amassed an estimated net worth of $45 million.

New friend vs. Old friend

White says that “With a new friend, you start to tell an anecdote and there’s a whole explanation that needs to go with it so they’ll understand.” She continues, “But with old friends, you don’t have to do the backstory, because you talk so often that they know what’s going on in your life—or maybe they were there at the time.”

Nicknames

White was given these nicknames: Grand Dame of Television, and Queen of Television.

Optimist (quote)

“I’m a big cockeyed optimist. I try

to accentuate the positive as opposed to the negative.”

Password

White, who was a regular on the game show circuit, met her match in 1961 when she was a celebrity guest on Password. Host, Allen Ludden, subsequently proposed with an engagement ring and was turned down. He wore the ring around his neck until she changed her mind.

Poker

White loves to play poker. She says, “We don’t play for big money, but we play for blood.”

Queen Mum

The Queen Mum was a huge fan of “The Golden Girls.” Sir Laurence Olivier was also a fan.

Red Carpet Events

White wrote that if there’s one thing she doesn’t like, its red-carpet events. They can be a nightmare when you’re greeted by a line of photographers and microphone-wielding TV reporters shouting “Betty” or “Mrs. Ludden.” With all the glaring lights and noise, you can stagger and look like you’ve had a few drinks. White says, “It’s a necessary evil…it’s a hazard that one just has to get over.”

Retirement (quote)

“Why retire from something if you’re loving it so much and enjoying it so much, and you’re blessed with another group of people to work with like the gang on ‘Hot in Cleveland?’ Why would I think of retiring? What would I do with myself?”

Robert Redford

White gave this cheeky confession: “My answer to anything under the sun, like ‘What have you not done in the

business that you’ve always wanted to do?’ is ‘Robert Redford.’” [White has never worked with Redford, who is 14 years her junior.] Her crush on him soon grew into genuine admiration.

Thanksgiving Parade

From 1962 to 1971, White hosted NBC’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade alongside Bonanza’s, Lorne Greene.

Theme Song

The theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend” was originally written and recorded by Andrew Gold. For the show, Cynthia Fee sang.

Word Games

White would play word games with equally competitive McClanahan between takes.

Young (quote)

“Don’t try to be young. Just open your mind. Stay interested in stuff. There are so many things won’t live to find out about, but I’m still curious about them. You know people who are already saying, ‘I’m going to be 30 - Oh. What am I going to do?’ Well, use that decade. Use them all!” MARJORIE WOLFE can relate to this quote by Betty White: “I have a two-story house and a bad memory, so I’m up and down those stairs all the time. That’s my exercise.” Sources: “If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won’t) by Betty White “No, for Real, Ask Your Grandpa: Can I Have His Hand-Me-Downs?” by Mireille Silcoff, The New York Times Magazine, Aug. 28, 2013

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FT CAREGIVER / N ANNY NEEDED Loving family new to Garden City just lost FT nanny and is looking for a new caregiver to start right away. Looking for someone energetic, caring, has strong values and great communication skills for a 1 yr old and a 3 yr old. Hours are approximately 8am — 6:30pm could be Mon-Thurs if desired. Involves preparing meals, light cleaning and laundry for kids, bringing 1 yr old to programs around town and picking up 3 yr old from preschool. Driving is a must. Please call 203-216-8081

FT CAREGIVER NEEDED Loving family is looking for a caregiver who is energetic, caring, has strong values, great communication skills and appreciates good nutrition for a 5 yr old Diabetic. The person will need to be able to administer medication, prepare meals and assist with other errands on an as needed basis. Driving is a must. Please call 516-978-6842

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MAINTENANCE: Qualified candidate will perform maintenance duties including electrical, mechanical, carpentry, HVAC, snow removal and plumbing. Responsible for specific projects and for performing all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the functioning of the building. Must have clean driver’s license. Benefit package includes: medical, dental, paid time off, paid holidays and 403(b) retirement plan. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send resume to: fmichel@viscardicenter.org or call Frantz Michel at 516-465-1432

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SITTER WANTED GARDEN CITY Sitter wanted for 4 kids in Garden City 2 days/wk. Hours 7am-7pm. Getting kids off to school, laundry, dinner, homework help and driving to/from activities. Responsible, caring and excellent driver. Contact me at: gcbabysitter@gmail.com

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QUALIFIED & DEPENDABLE Nanny you can trust! I have over 23 years of experience. CPR Certified along with driver’s license. I have also worked in Garden City area for some time and am very familiar with the area. I’m ready, willing and able to work ASAP. Please call: 347-869-0092

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OPEN HOUSE: August 16th from 7-8:30 pm. The Maria Montessori School 5 N Village Green, Levittown. 520-0301 mmschool@optonline.net

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CLEANING OUT MY GARAGE! For sale: antique dressers, tortoise shell bookcases with matching chest, 1930’s Indian slot machine, baking supplies, double travelling stroller, pet containers small and large. Best offers 516-883-1978

LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048

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ESTATE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday 8/11 10am—5pm 188 Brompton Road Contents of home MUST GO! Kitchen, indoor/outdoor furniture, decor, clothing, tools and more. Cash/Venmo No Early Birds INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com MOVING SALE—GARAGE & BASEMENT FULL OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE. HON Lateral Filing Cabinet, 5 drawers. Excellent condition. Misc Items: Printer, fax, scanner, A/V installation parts, connectors, cabling, etc. Much much more! Email for more info: nlzcas@gmail.com PRIVACY HEDGES FALL BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (Evergreen) reg. $149 NOW $75. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation / FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees.com

RELOCATING! MUST SELL two ultra modern Adesso Linden Floor Lamps. Almost new. $200 each. Small antique Chandelier. Assorted Persian wool area rugs. Best offers. Call 917-627-2574

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org AVITAL GALLERY 336: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12-4, Friday 10-2 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck road, Great Neck, NY 11024. 516-3045640 or call 516-528-9765. Free parking in back

GARAGE SALE THE ANDY FOUNDATION YARD SALE SHOP An eclectic selection of furniture, home decor, jewelry, china, artwork, antiques, housewares. New donations daily 195 Herricks Rd Garden City Park, NY 11040 Tues—Sat 10am-4pm 516-739-1717 info@theandyfoundation.org Proceeds benefit The Andy Foundation

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DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 K9 MONK, LLC Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Boarding, Day Care Training Life Coaching Healing Arts 516-382-5553 thek9monk@gmail.com www.k9monk.com www.facebook.com/k9monk/

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO FOR SALE MERCURY SABLE LS: 2004 silver station wagon, 117k miles, very clean in and out, seats 7, clean Carfax, runs great, many extras. Asking $2750 or best offer. 516-840-8943

AUTO SERVICES CAR DETAILING done at your home, includes cleaning of interior, vacuuming. Very reasonable. Please call 516-373-5928

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We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com

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LOTS FOR SALE BUY A LAKE! 35 acres $149,900 5 ac lake, gorgeous views, old barns & sheds! Quite twn rd, G’teed buildable. Fin avail. Call 888-479-3394 or go to NewYorkLandandLakes.com for video and photos FARM LIQUIDATION! 42 acres, abuts state land—$69,900. 3 hrs NYC. Big views, woods, pond, meadows! Town rd, utils. Owner terms. 888-701-1864 NewYorkLandandLakes.com

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE CENTER MORICHES: WATERFRONT! Like new Victorian features 4 BRS, 2.5 Baths, New EIK/granite countertops, Formal LR, DR, Family Room / fireplace. 2 Car Garage, Full Basement & Wraparound Porch. Beautifully landscaped with dock. Located on a Cul De Sac. Desirable Dockside Community. $799,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

SERVICES CHILD CARE by Experienced, Certified Teachers with excellent, extensive references in Mineola, walking distance to train station. No TV, enriching activities, outdoor play, healthful meals, small group. Call or Text 516-729-2896 DISH TV $59.99 for 190 Channels + $14.95 high speed internet. Free installation, smart hd dvr included, free voice remote. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-877-229-5789

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Expert Bathroom & Kitchens: Repairs and new installations, mold removal, shower pan leak experts, tile repair, sheetrock, plastering, painting, floors repairs and refinished, grouting, install tankless hot water heaters. Office: 516-933-6508 or cell: 516-263-6774 SPECTRUM TRIPLE PLAY! TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed. No contract or commitment. More Channels. Faster Internet. Unlimited Voice. Call 1-855-977-7198

ATTORNEY REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY Buy/Sell/Mortgage Problems. Attorney & Real Estate broker, Probate/Criminal/Business— Richard H. Lovell, PC, 10748 Cross Bay, Ozone Park, NY 11417. 718-835-9300 LovellLawnewyork@gmail. com

COMPUTERS COMPUTER SERVICES BY GCHS honors graduate & EE major, 9 years experience. Setup, upgrade, repair your computer or custom build one, improve performance, install programs, remove malware, set up printers, back-up drives, provide instruction. Low rates. 516-743-2149

DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES MULTI MEDIA DIGITAL TRANSFERS: videos, pictures, negatives, 35mm, slides, Films: 8mm, Super8, 16mm. Audio: Reel to reel tapes, cassette tapes, LP records: 33, 45 and 78, 15% discount with ad. 718-835-2595. savethememoriesnewyork. com

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CJM CONTRACTING, INC. Chris Mullins. Specializing in general contracting including churches and cathedrals. All renovations, expert leak repairs, dormers / e xtensions, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, carpentry, roofing, flat shingle, attics, masonry, stoops, brickwork, waterproofing, pointing, windows, power washing, plumbing, electric. Small jobs welcome. Free estimates. Licensed / i nsured #H18C6020000. 516-428-5777 HANDYMAN HOME IMPROVEMENT All phases of repairs inside and out. Siding, Cement, Brick, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Extensions, Patios, Fencing, Porch, Basement, etc. Licensed and Insured. Call 516-406-1842 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED All types Roofing & flashing repairs, aluminum trim work and Gutter Clean Outs. Nassau Lic# H1859520000. B.C. Roofing & Siding, Inc. Text or call: 516-983-0860

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378 MICHELANGELO PAINTING & WALLPAPER Interior, Exterior, Plaster / Spackle, Light Carpentry, Decorative Moldings & Power Washing. Call: 516-328-7499

PARTY HELP LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com

CLEANING CLEANING AVAILABLE EXPERIENCE POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references, ability. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days and hours. Reasonable rates. I will do a good job. Call or text 516-589-5640

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COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

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A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Ditech Financial LLC, f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Mukraj Singh a/k/a Mukhraj Singh, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on May 30, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 28, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 15 Cornwall Lane, Hicksville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 337 and Lot 8. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 16677/08. Richard Kerins, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5692 4X 07/27,08/03,10,17

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DOUGLAS VALLEY, et al, Defts. Index #605838/2017. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated June 26, 2018, I will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. prem. k/a School District 17, Section 11, Block 331, Lot 36. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. DALIA ZAZA, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #95227 MIT 5693 4x 07/27,08/03,10,17 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

County Of Nassau WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff against HONG FU, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 25, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 28th day of August, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in or near Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 92 14th Street, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801. (Section: 11, Block: 399, Lot: 67). Approximate amount of lien $ 544,881.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 236-09. Arthur I. Shaw, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 MIT 5694 4X 07/27,08/03,10,17 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff against MICHAEL J. SCHMATZ III, et al Defendants Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered May 30, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on August 28, 2018 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 13 Violet Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 12 Block 288 Lot 21. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $467,457.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will

be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 010155/14. Luigi De Vito, Esq., Referee YNFNY010 Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY, 11590 MIT 5695 4X 07/27,08/03,10,17 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, Against SANGEETA KUMAR, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on 10/4/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501 on 9/4/2018 at 11:30 am, premises known as 1 Edgewood Drive, Hicksville, NY 11801, and described as: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, and designated in the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 45, Block 510 and Lot 1. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $777,893.87 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 6597/13. SUBSTITUTE REFEREE AT SALE

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Feb. 28, 2018, I will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. prem. k/a School District 19, Section 12, Block 412, Lot 23. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. Index #608055/2017 JANIS NOTO, Referee.

on September 11, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 17 EDISON DRIVE, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 47., BLOCK 24, LOT 32. Approximate amount of judgment $273,351.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 610099/2017.

LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY, #95214 MIT 5698 4X 08/10,17,24,31

Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT 5699 4X 08/10,17,24,31

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau 21st Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff against Shari Stalter, Brian Stalter, et al, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 27, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501,

In pursuance and by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure and sale in the amount of $520,835.60 plus interest and costs duly granted by this Court and entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on the 25th day of June, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee,

STIENE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. (Attorneys for Plaintiff), 167 Main Street, Northport, NY, 11768 Dated: 7/27/2018 File Number: 201000956 TKS MIT 5697 4X 08/03,10,17,24 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. RONALD L. KRISTALL, et al, Defts..

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15 duly appointed in this action for such purpose, will expose for sale and sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder therefor at The Supreme Court of Nassau County, Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, the 11th day of SEPTEMBER, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed in and by said judgment to be sold and in said judgment described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York and designated as Section 45 Block 373 Lot 27. Said premises known as 11 Beacon Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. Premises sold subject to provisions of the filed judgment and terms of sale. SUBJECT TO restrictions, covenants, etc. of record, prior lien(s), if any, and an easement, if any, contained in Deed recorded April 13, 2004 in Liber 11766 Page 298. Index No. 8830/13.

MARIO LOUKAS; ALEXANDER LOUKAS; ROSALIE LOUKAS, et al Defendant(s).

CHARLES CASOLARO, ESQ., Referee,

Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South – Suite 330 Iselin, NJ, 08830 (732) 582-6344 *For sale information, please visit www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832* BN 7318 4X 07/20,27,08/03,10

Helfand & Helfand, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff, 350 Fifth Avenue Suite 5330, New York, NY, 10118 MIT 5700 4X 08/10,17,24,31 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF FULLY LIVING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on January 17, 2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The principal business address of the LLC is: 42 Coronet Crescent, Bethpage, NY, 11714. Purpose: any lawful act or activity BN 7316 6X 07/06,13,20,27,08/03,10 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 12, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 21stday of August, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Plainedge, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 10 Marbourne Road, Bethpage (Town of Oyster Bay) N.Y. 11714. (Section: 49, Block: 236, Lot: 15). Approximate amount of lien $ 484,664.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 002607-17. George Esernio, Esq., Referee.

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against ERWIN HERRERA A/K/A ERWIN W. HERRERA, Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 26, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 4th day of September, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and at Bethpage, formerly Central Park, Town of Oyster Bay,

County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 96 South Windhorst Avenue, Bethpage, N.Y., 11714. (Section: 49, Block: 23, Lot: 152). Approximate amount of lien $ 655,257.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 19381-10. Judith Powell, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 BN 7319 4X 08/03,10,17,24 NOTICE OF FORMATION, OUTSOURCED HR SOLUTIONS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated for service of process, SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to c/o Outsourced HR Solutions LLC 339 Hicksville RD Po Box 853 Bethpage, NY 11714. Purpose: any lawful Purpose or activity. BN 7320 6X 08/03,10,17,24,31,09/07 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau U.S. BANK N.A., AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2013 SC4 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST JAMES J. MCGLYNN, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 29, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on September 11, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 11 CRESTLINE AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 46, BLOCK 481, LOT 27. Approximate amount of judgment $466,653.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed

Judgment for Index# 14-011493. E. DAVID WOYCIK, JR., ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 BN 7322 4X 08/10,17,24,31 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff, vs. Jeffrey Deluca, Nassau County Public Administrator, as Admnistrator for the Estate of Sally Wallis, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on June 14, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 11, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 124 Haypath Road, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 47, Block 125 and Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $518,443.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 9205/2014. Michael Annibale, Esq., Referee Pincus Law Group, PLLC Attorneys for Plaintiff, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, New York, 11556, BN 7323 4X 08/10,17,24,31 NOTICE TO BIDDERS In accordance with the provision of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, the Boards of Education of the Southeast Nassau Transportation Co-Operative, consisting of Bethpage UFSD, Farmingdale UFSD, Island Trees UFSD, Levittown UFSD, Massapequa UFSD, Plainedge UFSD, Seaford UFSD, Wantagh UFSD and Plainview-Old-Bethpage CSD, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: School Year Transportation On behalf of the Southeast Nassau Transportation

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Co-Operative, the Island Trees UFSD hereby gives public notice that SEALED BIDS will be received until 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Island Trees Union Free School District, Administration Office, located at 74 Farmedge Road, Levittown, NY 11756 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of Patricia Guidice, Purchasing Agent, Island Trees Union Free School District. Bid, Specifications and all applicable terms and conditions forms are available for pick-up at the Island Trees Union Free School District, Administration Office located at 74 Farmedge Road, Levittown, NY 11756 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays on or after August 1, 2018. The Boards of Education reserve the right to waive any informality in or to reject in whole or in part all bids or to accept any bid, which in its judgment is in the best interest of the school district. All proposals received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the School District. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having his bid deposited on time at the place specified. Bids must be in a SEALED ENVELOPE bearing on the outside, the name & address of the bidder and SENTCO located on the lower left-hand corner. Each Bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty five (45) days after the formal bid opening. Date: August 8, 2018 By order: Boards of Education Bethpage U.F.S.D. Farmingdale U.F.S.D. Island Trees U.F.S.D. Levittown U.F.S.D. Massapequa U.F.S.D. Plainedge U.F.S.D Plainview-Old Bethpage C.S.D. Seaford U.F.S.D. Wantagh U.F.S.D. BN 7324 1X 08/10

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A class led by Robert Waldvogel, “Fundamentals of Writing”, will continue at the Hicksville Public Library from 1:30 to 3pm All levels of writing ability are invited to attend. At 2pm at the Bethpage Public Library, the movie “A Wrinkle in Time” will be shown for children, with a discussion of the original book by Madeleine L’Engle following at 4pm.

August 13

The film “A Quiet Place”, starring Emily Blunt, will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30pm. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs 90 minutes.

August 14

“Extreme Milk Shakes” is the topic of the program presented by The Baking Coach at the Hicksville Public Library at 1pm. “Surfing the Web” is a computer class for adults at the Hicksville Public Library at 6:30pm. Debra Dittmer will be at the Bethpage Public Library with “iPhone Demystified II” at 7pm. A craft program for teens held at the Hicksville Pubic Library will result in a “Piano Key Picture Holder”. The program requires advanced registration and is held at 7:15pm.

August 15

“Harry Potter Celebration Day” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library from 11am with John Reid’s Family Magic Show.

From 2 to 8pm at the Bethpage Public Library, an “eBook SummerFest” will be held. The Teen Center of the Bethpage Public Library will offer “DIY Guitar Notebook” at 7pm to create your own guitar-themed notebook. At 7pm at the Hicksville Public Library, the “Children’s Summer Reading Club Closing Show” will be held, featuring ScienceTellers and “Wild West: Mystery of the Golden Piano. “Simply Diamond: A Neil Diamond Tribute” will be performed by Brian La Blanc at the Bethpage Public Library at 7:30pm

August 16

At 2pm at the Bethpage Public Library, “North to Alaska!”, presented by Jessica Ley, will be offered as part of the “Passports” series at the Library. “File Management” is a hands-on computer class to be held at 6:30pm at the Hicksville Public Library for adults.

August 17

The film “Molly’s Game” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm and again at 7:30pm. It is rated R and runs 140 minutes long,

August 18

“3D Pen Classes for Adults” will be held the Bethpage Public Library at 11am

August 20

Jason Clarke stars in the film “Chappaquiddick” at the Hicksville Public Library. The movie is rated PG-13 and

Local library to offer passport services From page 1

The fees for a passport card are $90 for an adult and $15 for a child. For a passport book, the cost is $170 for an adult and $80 for a child. Both options include a $35 acceptance fee for the Library. Reed said that the benefit of applying for a passport at the library instead of town hall or the post office is overall convenience. “Our appointment schedule is from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,” said Reed.

In a ceremony last Saturday, to welcome the new service, Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne spoke about benefits of being able to obtain a passport at the library. “This is going to do two things: streamline the process and make it easier for our residents to be able to conveniently get what they keep putting off because of the horror stories,” said Dunne. More information on the process and a link to their brochure can be found on the library website, www.levittownpl. org.

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runs 101 minutes. Teens are invited to attend a craft program to make a “Music-Themed Shrinky-Dink Keychain” at the Hicksville Public Library at 7:15pm.

August 21

At 1pm at the Hicksville Public Library, Jeanne Schnupp will present a travelogue on Stockholm, Sweden. A program for teens at the Hicksville Public Library will focus on creating a “Nautical Lucite Frame” at 7:15pm.

August 22

The Hicksville Public Library will host a trip to see “Evita” at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. Advanced reservations are required. “Brooklyn Boomer: Growing Up in the Fifties” will be presented by Martin H. Levinson, author, at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm. Linda Cafiero will hold a class on “Meditation” at the Hicksville Public Library at 7pm.

August 23

The Bethpage Public Library will host a bus trip for the “River Lady Luncheon Cruise”, leaving at 7:30am for those patrons who have registered. A computer class for adults on “Microsoft Word” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 6:30pm

August 24

“The Greatest Showman”, starring Hugh Jackman, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm and again at 7:30pm The film is rated PG and runs 105 minutes long.

August 25

From 9:30am to 4:30pm at the Hicksville Public Library, “AARP Smart Driver” course will be held. Advanced registration is required.

August 27

At 12 noon at the Hicksville Public Library, a book-to-film discussion will be held on “The Mountain Between Us”, with a showing of the film at 1:30pm. The film stars Idris Elba, runs 112 minutes long, and is rated PG-13.

August 28

“Current Events in America Today”, with Jim Coll, will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 1pm

August 29

“Let’s Get Ready for School” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library for ages 3 through 5 at 10:15am “Jimmy Maraventano, Sr. and Jimmy Maraventano, Jr.” will perform the music of Jimmy Buffett and others at the Bethpage Public Library at 7:30pm

August 30

“Diana, Princess of Wales”, presented by Marilyn Carminio, will be the subject of a lecture at 2pm at the Bethpage Public Library.

August 31

The film “Phantom Thread”, starring Daniel Day Lewis, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm and again at 7:30pm. It is rated R, and runs 130 minutes. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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and it just kind of really hit home that it could have been him in that coffin,” said Griffin. After reigning in nearly $7,000 last year for the organization, the bar was set higher this year with a goal of $9,000. Griffin said additional money needs to be added to the fund through a virtu-

al lemonade stand that has been setup online. “We have a few thousand dollars in donations that were made through the online stand that still need to be counted.” As far as future fundraisers, Griffin said that a carnival or game night might be in the works for next summer.

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Anne DiPrima, a pioneer for interscholastic sports in the district since 1970 “The Three Amigos”: Thomas Cilmi, Frank DeCicco and Vincent Valenti were inducted into the Bethpage School District Athletic Wall of Fame in recognition of their dedication to the Bethpage High School football team. A new cohort of distinguished individuals was inducted into the Bethpage School District Athletic Wall of Fame during a July 22nd ceremony on Bethpage High School’s football field. This year’s group of honorees, who were the fifth to be inducted, included Anne DiPrima; “The Three Amigos” Thomas Cilmi, Frank DeCicco and Vincent Valenti; and the 1971 men’s high school track team. DiPrima earned her place on the honorary wall as a pioneer for interscholastic sports at the middle school and high school levels since joining the district in 1970 as a teacher and coach. As the high school softball coach, she won 406 games in 34 seasons before retiring from the helm in 2014. As the current high school volleyball coach, she has accumulated 594 victories, the most in Nassau County history. Dubbed “The Three Amigos,” Cilmi, DeCicco, and Valenti exemplify the meaning of a Golden Eagle as strong supporters of the high school football team. The trio received their nickname during the 1970s by the high school football coaching staff for their dedication

to the program and their attendance at every game, home and away. The three supporters have 22 children and grandchildren altogether who have attended district schools. The men’s high school track team of 1971 was named the top team in the state by the New York State Scholastic Track Association after going undefeated and winning the North Shore Championship. The group edged out Mount Vernon, Boys, and Archbishop Molloy High Schools in the closest decision in the history of state track selections. The Fred Meder-coached team also won the Mid Island Meet and the prestigious Eddy Meet during the 1971 season. Among the speakers at the event were current Superintendent of Schools David Schneider and recently retired Superintendent Terrence Clark, who served as master of ceremonies. Schneider concluded the ceremony with a presentation of a plaque to Clark from the athletic department for his support and dedication.

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The 1971 Bethpage High School men’s track team, who were among the newest inductees into the district’s Wall of Fame on July 22, were named state champions by the New York State Scholastic Track Association after an undefeated dual meet schedule and North Shore Championship.

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Bethpage inducts new group into Athletic Wall of Fame

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College Notes Nearly 1,000 students, including several from the area, completed their baccalaureate studies at SUNY Oswego in spring 2018 and were recognized during Commencement in May. Erin Tucholski of Lee Avenue in Hicksville completed a bachelor of science degree in adolescence education this spring Sarah L. Damsky of Walter Court in Old Bethpage completed a bachelor of arts degree in public relations this spring Sara Bernstein of Helen Avenue in Plainview completed a bachelor of science degree in accounting this spring

Monroe College, a national leader in educating urban and international students, held its commencement on June 13th, at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan. Among the graduates were: Lauren Rothchild of Plainview, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in health services administration Faisal Khan of Hicksville, who graduted with an Associate in Applied Science in business administration Brandon Meza of Hicksville, who graduted with an Associate in Applied Science in business administration

Students earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79 appear on SUNY Oswego’s Spring 2018 Deans’ List, including several from the area. Samantha Blum of Buffalo Street in Hicksville, a senior public justice major Kayla Iraldo of Liszt Street in Hicksville, a sophomore marketing major Kelly A. Lennon of Butternut Lane in Levittown, a junior childhood education major Alison R. Berger of Stephen Drive in Plainview, a senior wellness management major Sara Bernstein of Helen Avenue in Plainview, a senior accounting major Andrew C. Nimetz of Newport Drive in Plainview, a junior broadcasting and mass communication major Jessica N. Pellnitz of Whaley Avenue in Bethpage, a junior accounting major Anthony M. Regateiro of Ellen Street in Bethpage, a junior adolescence education major

Morrisville State College recently announced names of students who were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. Among those honored were: Nicole Remsen of Bethpage, who is a major in the Animal Science -Equine Science & Management program. Eileen O’Hare of Hicksville, who is a major in the Animal Science -Equine Science & Management program. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve an average of 3.0 to 3.99 for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.

Andrew Green of Plainview has been named to the President’s List at Western New England University for the Spring 2018. Green is working toward a degree in law and society. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher. n

Samantha Petry of Bethpage has been named to Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester as a junior. Petry studied nursing at Alvernia and is a graduate of Island Trees High School. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. n

Kathleen DeGennaro of Bethpage received a BA degree in speech-language-hearing science at Loyola University Maryland’s 166th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 19th, at Royal Farms Arena in downtown Baltimore. n

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated with honors during the May 4, commencement exercises: Caitlyn Nicole Sullivan of Plainview, graduated cum laude with a degree in psychology. Maureen E Bradley of Old Bethpage, graduated cum laude with a degree in marketing. Brenna Faye Levine of Old Bethpage, graduated cum laude with a degree in management.

sophomore health administration major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Kayla M. Marsac of Levittown, a sophomore biology major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Kelly A. Reilly of Hicksville, a junior community health education major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. John N. Stafford of Plainview, a freshman undeclared major in the University’s Kania School of Management. Sabrina L. Verdi of Bethpage, a freshman occupational therapy major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies.

Josh Haber of Plainview, who is in the web and mobile computing program. Sahil Gogna of Bethpage, who is in the computer engineering program. Justin Law of Bethpage, who is in the mechanical engineering program. James Badstuebner of Bethpage, who is in the mechanical engineering program. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Rochester Institute of Technology’s Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

The University at Albany congratulates more than 3,350 students who were named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.5 GPA. The following students have been named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List at UAlbany: Levittown Kathryn Agricola-Marino, Francis Alexander, Vincent Battaglia, Kyle Draghi, Maria Espin, Christina Lownie, Justin Rydzewski, Eric Sathue, Daniel Wagda, April Sickler

The following local students have been named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester: Christopher Tracz of Plainview is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in accounting. Nicholas Romagnuolo of Plainview is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in media studies & production. Robert Kunar of Plainview is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in biology. William Harvey of Hicksville is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in business administration. Jake Marchitto of Plainview is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in business administration. Deana Bologna of Plainview is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in psychology. Gabriella Saldana of Bethpage is a member of the Class of 2021 and is majoring in communications.

Plainview Zoey Bert, Jacob Grabois, Nicholas Greco, Jason Wolpow Hicksville Liam Beck, Aziza Commissiong, Jacqueline Gallo, Emily Henderson Jasmine Jose, Jayda Melnitsky, Robert Nash, Jennifer O’Neill, Kristen Salony, Robert Schmidt, Michael Schrader, Ryan Schultheiss, Lauren Sorkin Old Bethpage Matthew Sussman

Students at Lehigh University attained Dean’s List in Spring 2018. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses. Brianna Riggs of Levittown Lindsay Ilgner of Plainview

Ithaca College congratulates all May 2018 graduates, including the following local residents: Jamie Reich of Plainview graduated magna cum laude with a BS in television-radio. Jenna Malamud of Plainview graduated magna cum laude with a BS in television-radio. Ashley Makarewicz of Plainview graduated with a BS in cinema and photography. Jamie Kimelstein of Hicksville graduated with a BS in occupational therapy.

Madison Levine recently traveled to Peru with 16 other SUNY Oneonta students to study tropical biology. Levine, of Plainview, is studying Biology at SUNY Oneonta. The group spent one week in the Andes Mountains learning about ecosystems in the highlands, as well as agricultural practices and culture. Students also learned first-hand the effects of high elevation on the human body! A highlight of their time in the mountains was the visit to the ancient Incan town of Machu Picchu, considered to be one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology: Amanda Sauerland of Hicksville, who is in the applied liberal arts program. Bikash Mainali of Hicksville, who is in the computer science program. Stephen Ketelsen of Hicksville, who is in the computer science program.

Local residents were among more than 1,650 students named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2018 spring semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean’s List. The students are: Ryan D. Fitzpatrick of Hicksville a senior accounting major in the University’s Kania School of Management. Marissa F. Lembo of Plainview, a

Jason Getzler of Plainview was recognized for earning a spot on the Spring 2018 Dean’s List at Tufts University. Dean’s List honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.

There was not a dry eye in the house as second-graders in Christine Pase and Michelle Matos’ class at Summit Lane Elementary School hosted their hero celebration on June 7th for the special loved ones in their lives. Each student invited a family member who they consider their hero to the event to show their love and appreciation through

music, hand-made gifts and speeches. The students’ gratitude for their heroes was displayed throughout the room with different classroom projects which coincided with their computer units under the direction of computer teacher Susan Riggs. At the front of the room, a table featuring framed photographs of each student and their

Second-grader Jacob Umana (left) with his hero and mother Kelis Umana (right).

From left: Teacher Michelle Matos, hero Joseph Drescher and his second-grade brother Christopher Drescher, and teacher Christine Pase.

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hero was showcased as well. Families sat at decorated tables as students performed “God Bless the U.S.A.,” “I Can’t Smile Without You,” “Everyone Needs a Hero,” and “Through the Years.” Each student also spoke at the podium, reading their personal speeches about their hero which included their favorite memories with their hero and why their hero makes them feel special. After each speech, students embraced

their hero and presented them with a laminated book as a sign of their appreciation. To conclude the ceremony, a slideshow was presented which featured a picture of each student as a baby, followed by a picture of the student with their hero. Students and families were then invited to enjoy refreshments together.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Second-grader Leah Pelletier (right) presented her hero, her grandpa Michael Lucivero, with a special book.

Summit Lane second-graders performed “God Bless the U.S.A.”

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Summit Lane students honor their heroes

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Salk MS students ready for the future Jonas E. Salk Middle School eighth graders are now ready to take on the academic challenges of high school. More than 300 students were poised to start this new chapter as they participated in the school’s annual moving-up ceremony, held in the gymnasium on June 8. After a salute to the flag led by Matthew Papach and the eighth-grade chorus’ singing of the national anthem, under the direction of Lisa Levenberg, words of congratulations and wisdom were dispensed by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald, who encouraged the students to get involved in high school. “The responsibility for your education will be yours, so grab it,” she said.

Principal John Zampaglione told the graduates they are prepared to meet the challenges in high school. “Listen to your inner voice to decide what is right for you,” he said. Prior to the distribution of moving-up certificates, academic awards and other special awards were presented. The students then walked across the stage to shake hands with members of the board of education, central administrators, faculty, and local government representatives, symbolizing their entrance into high school. The students then joined the eighth-grade chorus for the last time, led by Cassidy Balthazar, to sing Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Look Back.”

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

Under the direction of Lisa levenberg, the eighth-grade chorus sang the national anthem during the school’s moving-up ceremony.

From left: Nicole Avedisian, Robert Barrera, Nadia Ayari, Taha Berktas and Vasia Bachas received moving-up certificates on June 8th at Jonas E. Salk Middle School. Jonas E. Salk Middle School eighth-grader Anna Conway received a special award for academic excellence and is pictured with Principal John Zampaglione.

Jonas E. Salk Middle School students Ashley Blum and Patrick DiGennaro were recipients of the New York State Attorney General’s Triple “C” Award and are pictured with Principal John Zampaglione.

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